How to Start CNC Mini Mill

The CNC milling business is a lucrative business which has a lot of room for growth. With the emergence of computer technology, it has showed us its incredible value in our community today. Normally difficult to cut 3D designs can easily be cut using this computer technology.

This business article will help you with the basics on how to start your own CNC mini mill business.

Write down an intelligent CNC milling business plan

Every business begins with planning and preparation. There is truth in the words, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” To become a successful at what you intend to do you have to plan your moves ahead of time. Start out by first hiring an analysis expert to do a strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats study on your chosen business venture. The data gathered will be useful in helping you formulate an intelligent business plan.

Learn all you can about CNC milling and the technology behind it.

It’s highly recommended that you get yourself familiarized on how the engine works. Together with this, eagerly get acquainted with the computer software programs that control it such as CAD and CNC’s computer program language called “g-code”.

To utilize the equipment efficiently, you will need practice. It will require you to hone your skill in using the machine as well as develop analytical thinking in applying these programs for specific job orders. As a supplement, you may also want to search the web for scheduled work shops around your community that can help you get better at it.

Apply for a license and a business name

After you have mastered operating a CNC mill machine, it’s now time to apply for a business license. Visit your near by county clerk’s office and get hold of someone who can orient with information how to go about filing your requirements to get a business operation permit. Secondly, also fill out a form for a business name for your mini mill so as your small business has its own identity.

Find an affordable business location with adequate space.

Next contact a real estate agent who can offer you potential shop locations for your business. While in this process, make sure you are working within a budget. If the cost of renting a space is too much, you may want to consider starting small. You can convert your garage or maybe your basement as a temporary working space for your business. You have options to hire a contractor if you choose to refurnish your working area.

Purchase your equipment and set it up

Look up ads, hardware stores, and the internet for a CNC unit. There are several units available in the market. If you are short in cash flow, you can opt to purchase a used CNC mill machine. You could also choose to purchase a smaller unit too.

Advertise your services around your community

Now that you have the basic components ready, you can now begin to take job orders. The beauty with using a CNC milling machine is you don’t loose precision and accuracy because you’re using computer application. Because of this, it is easy to manufacture in volume. You can also product prototype designs for engineers. Put out ads in newspaper and give away fliers as well as calling cards to friends, neighbors and relatives.

68 Comments

  • Nick said on April 23, 2010
    I'm interested in starting an at home cnc machine shop in bethany, CT
  • patel prashanT said on June 25, 2010
    I THOUGHT THAT I START CNC BUSINESS IN VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA. SO PLS.. GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTION. THANK YOU
  • Thoko Kambwiri said on September 17, 2010
    I want to start a CNC Milling business at my home in Blantyre City, Malawi
  • Rajendra said on January 28, 2011
    I WANT TO START CNC MILLING BUSINESS AT MY HOME TOWN UDAIPUR (Rajasthan) CAN I START!AND HOW CAN IT WORK
  • PATEL HEMNT N said on February 3, 2011
    I THOUGHT THAT I START CNC BUSINESS IN BARODA, GUJARAT, INDIA. SO PLEASE .. GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTION. HOW TO START ANY FRANCHISE OR DISTRIBUTORSHIP. WHICH COMPANY? I SELECT AND START SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS & TAKE BIG INCOME. THANK YOU
  • shivadatt said on April 4, 2011
    I want to start a CNC/VMC machining business at Pune, Maharashtra.Plz give me idea about the same (how to get load for machining).
  • S.Boopathirajan said on April 20, 2011
    I like to start cnc milling business at coimbatore. now how is the cnc current market. give me some ideas and useful tips for me.and how to take job orders from other company.any chance to get a continuous order from big companies.
  • Joan said on May 15, 2011
    I'm interested to start CNC mill in Coimbatore, tamil nadu. In Coimbatore vast of companies available for CNC, whether we will get the order. Also i want to know about the CNC wire cutting machine.
  • Naveen said on June 3, 2011
    I'm interested in starting a CNC machining factory in peenya, Bangalore. So i need some tips regarding how to get job offers, how to manage the job and factory both efficiently and economically.
  • SM.Balakrishnan said on June 14, 2011
    I like to put a single CNC milling M/C in Coimbatore. Can any one help on how to get orders in the city.
  • Gofaone Thaema Toteng said on June 27, 2011
    i would like to set up a CNC milling in Botswana, Bobonong village specializing in sorghum & Maize milling. how do i go about?
  • ARUN MORE said on July 4, 2011
    I HAVE MY MECHANICAL ENGG. WORKSHOP AT KALYAN NEAR BOMBAY INDIA.NOW I WANT TO BUY ONE MINI CNC MACHINE FOR PRODUCTION OF SMALL AUTOMOBILE PARTS.PLEASE SEND ME THE MACHINE DETAILS WITH COST. THANKING YOU.
  • Madhav said on July 7, 2011
    Hi, I'm planning to set up a business using CNC or Lathe in bangalore. Please send me the details about marketing strategy and other details.
  • mkashfaq said on August 9, 2011
    I want set up mini industrial work shop for maintenance of excavators ,crushers and cement plant machineries give details regarding project cost and suppliers on turn key basis
  • Hameed said on August 13, 2011
    Hi, I am planning to start CNC Machine plant in Coimbatore. I am an NRI. How is the market potential for CNC Products in India and Abroad.
  • BALAJI said on August 16, 2011
    i like to start cnc turning in coimbatore ,how to get orders?
  • Senthil kumar said on August 31, 2011
    I am in coimbatore and already having CNC turning centre. If you need any help to start CNC business in coimbatore, please contact me at 95666 40002.
  • Senthilkumar said on October 8, 2011
    I am a NRI. I want to start a CNC unit coimbatore/Tiruput sooner. I can invest around 70-80 Lakhs now. Could you please give me a good project plan to start & run a CNC unit successfully. Looking forward to your views & suggestions...
  • S. K. PISAL said on December 17, 2011
    I am in Thane I want set up mini industrial work shop to give the service like welding. turning job and fabrication work
  • Jayanna said on January 19, 2012
    Hello Mentor, I need your valuable guideness on to start a CNC Milling / Turing Unit in Bangalore. My name is Jayanna - Bangalorien, strated my carrier as CNC Milling machine Operator in Bangalore and worked in couple of Industries like NTTF as CNC Technician and later worked in other CNC Industries. Presently working as CAD/CAM Engineer (CAD/CAM software Unigraphics NX) for MNC company in Bangalore. I would like to own one CNC Milling m/c (with 4th access) as a first step. What is the initial investment required to start this business and how much cash should be there with me to keep running for next couple months once start it ?? Please help me.. Regards, Jayanna
  • rajesh said on March 8, 2012
    i would like to set up a CNC milling in maharastra, aurangabad city. how can i?
  • diwakar said on March 21, 2012
    hi, thank you for your valuable information ,am interested in this business , i have some experience in designing components using CAD/CAM, how many months of experience is required to start a cnc workshop, how about getting projects , and what about the income in this business mail me up.
  • Rahmat said on March 24, 2012
    hi i m Rahmat i m from Pune Maharashtra i m interested in lathe machine business but i didn't find the proper way if anybody having idea about CNC or lathe machine plz contact me on 9766750938 or mail me on E.mail.rahmatullahsalfi@yahoo.com. hey guys feel free to call i really want to start lathe machine biz.
  • barry said on May 28, 2012
    I will like to start a laser CNC business in the USA. I will appreciate if you can give me some sales ideas and successful tips in the market. My email address is dsukhu13@aol.com
  • jayendra said on June 14, 2012
    Hi Everyone, I would like to start business with CNC milling machine at Boisar (Tarapur MIDC), what kind of job work will get. Please send me list what kind of job we can do using CNC milling machine and what would be cost of machine? Is any finance/ loan facility available? Jaynedra, Maharashtra
  • Shoaib said on August 15, 2012
    Hi I want to start cnc wood engraving and routing business ,I have no idea who will be the customers whom should I go and approach for business please tell me who will be my customers thank you
  • pramod sapare said on August 28, 2012
    dear sir, i am into repowering and reconditioning petrol engines. for the past years i have been working on conventional machines only. i am not at all versed with cad and cam. now i want to put up a mini cnc mill, but do not know where to start and what kind of machine should help me learn a cnc as well allow me to start me earning from it. thanking you pramod sapare, amit autolines, pune, india. 09822378183
  • Friedrich Batzke said on August 30, 2012
    Hi, i live in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. I know what CNC machine i will be buying(Desktop) but don't know what other things i need to get up and running successfully. A printer to scan and send my drawings to the computer and a Computer Drawing tablet to do my sketches on is all i know now. I need to know all the other pieces needed for a complete workshop. Also detailed 3D carvings is what i want to start my CNC on, what advice of CNC or application would suit this best.
  • raja said on September 18, 2012
    want a precision mini CNC for prototyping in bangalore, India
  • VIQUAR said on September 18, 2012
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  • dileep said on September 20, 2012
    i would like to start a cnc mini shop in kerala, kollam and i'ld like to know ,how to get the work order
  • k.gothandaraman said on October 16, 2012
    i start new company, having cnc machining center 2no and cnc turning center 2 no and iso also have .how will get abroad job order my email id r_kangeyan@yahoo.co.in. i'm in tamilnadu coimbatore ,india
  • shiva balaa engineering said on October 18, 2012
    i have cnc turning(geede weiler 135 chuck) 2 nos i need job order big company and high quantity my email id bala_krishnan971@yahoomail.com in tamilnadu coimbatore , India
  • gowtham said on November 7, 2012
    i like to start cnc milling in coimbatore i like to know how to get job orders
  • M. R. Rane said on December 6, 2012
    Hi, I wanted to start my small workshop business in Mumbai. Please suggest me how to plan a business and what document we required to get workshop license.
  • Narendra gowda b.c said on December 9, 2012
    Hi i want start cnc milling and turning machine in bangalore plz.... help me frnds....
  • Vinayak said on January 7, 2013
    I have over 17 years of experience in cnc turning as well as milling. I have good contact to get orders. I know each n every aspect of cnc. I wanted to start my own in peenya bangalore. But finance is my concern. Please any one guide me to get best finance available. Thanks in advance.
  • karthick said on January 9, 2013
    i want to do cnc milling in chennai so pls give advice
  • R.SARGUNAM.COIMBATORE said on January 26, 2013
    i have 1400 sqfit building and power 30hp i want to start cnc milling machine in Coimbatore so pls advice or details
  • B.Vijayakumar said on February 7, 2013
    hello, i would like to start a machine shop with cnc turning centre in coimbatore, for finance i planned to apply for a bank loan. if any body have bank loan project report, kindly mail me. mobile 8220150438.
  • kamble rohit. said on April 17, 2013
    i want start my business in kokhapur dist,maharashtra.(ichalkaranji) i have well exp.in cnc machining process .so give me advice and which machine i have choose. send me email , kamblerohit6534@yahoo.com
  • MICHAEL A. KUPLER said on May 16, 2013
    Hello, i want to own a CNC milling workshop for most molds in Abidjan Cote d'ivoire. i'm a Ghanaian. i have 13yrs of experience in the field footwear molds and can do many other things with a CNC milling machine. i have a theme who are well experienced as well. helping me acquire achieve my goal will be a great deal. i can even post some of my works. this is my phone number for any contacts: +225504360306. THANKS
  • partha said on August 7, 2013
    Dear sir, I planned to start the small CNC industrial at Chennai. could you please guide me? Then how to get the job from the client. I'm waiting for your good valuable reply. Regards partha
  • prashant agrawal said on November 24, 2013
    Dear sir, I am planning to start a small CNC industry in Pune (Maharashtra-India). can you please guide me in terms of, how to get the job orders from the clients and also what kind of job we can do using CNC milling machine I have a good exp. in cnc machining process. For finance, I am planning to apply for a bank loan please can you tell me an estimated capital required for it. I'm waiting for your good valuable reply. Regards Prashant
  • muruganandam.k.k. said on December 2, 2013
    i am starting a cnc wood router with rotter please give me idea for market position and how to take orders
  • pradeep.p said on December 4, 2013
    MY AIM IS TO START MY BUSINESS IN THE FIELD OF CNC NOW I AM DOING MY 3RD YEAR ENGINEERING PLS GUIDE ME TO START MY BUSINESS AFTER MY COURSE COMPLETION. THANK YOU
  • kunal ingavale. said on December 11, 2013
    Hello sir, Now i am 3rd engg.student first i want to start my small scale CNC milling production business. will u guide me how to start and its market value...thank you.
  • p.jeyachandran said on January 16, 2014
    sir, i have cnc smart turning ,drilling,milling, turn master, copy turning, cutting, key way milling capston work i need order big company and high quality ,my email:jeyachandran123@yahoo.com,m/no;9600868584
  • ranjeet bibhishan more said on January 31, 2014
    MIDC, BARAMATI, DIST-PUNE. PLEASE HELP FOR CNC & LATHE M/C PURCHASING, INSTALLMENT & TRAINING TO START NEW BUSINESS IN SAME.
  • MURUGAN.S said on June 21, 2014
    Hello sir, I am planning to start a small CNC industry in Tiruvannamalai. can you please guide me in terms of, how to get the job orders from the clients and also what kind of job we can do using CNC turning machine and vmc. For finance, I am planning to apply for a bank loan please can you tell me an estimated capital required for it. I'm waiting for your good valuable reply. Regards murugan please contact +919789656008
  • siddhesh said on July 22, 2014
    hello i want to start my small cnc business in mumbai plz help me to know about market position and cnc related information
  • jay patel said on July 30, 2014
    i am interested in cnc & vmc machine. i have start my own new business. how i have start and take a job work for other company and market? plz help me. cont.:09426651156
  • senthil said on August 8, 2014
    I need small level CNC machine based work order. I am from tamilnadu.
  • suresh said on August 8, 2014
    how to get order ? and what is basic requirements for cnc workshop. plz reply to sk111012016065@gmail.com
  • S K said on September 3, 2014
    Dear Sir, I intend to set a Wood Carving CNC Unit in Indore(MP). Could you pl enlighten me, as to :
    i What could be the best model of machine available in Indian market meeting my requirement ?
    ii How much land would be needed
    iii Are the CNC Operators available easily ? How much they ask for ?
    iv Is there any such project there in Indore Market ?
    Regards
  • mr CNC said on September 9, 2014
    Author forgot to high;light the amount of Dollars necessary for strt up. 1 Used CNC round 20 000 dolars + tooling/means 5 000 + 5 000 for materials and spendings. Now we are ready with start up :) Good luck
  • dhananjaya s.n said on September 28, 2014
    Hi Sr I start small scale industry. cnc milling machine already booking .bank loan problem. pls suggestion tell me.
  • divagar said on October 28, 2014
    sir, i am interested to start a small business using CNC in tamilnadu (dharmapuri). can you please guide me in terms of, how to start a business.
  • rajendra said on November 25, 2014
    Hello Sir, I am a Mechanical Engineer, and currently working in the field of EPC. I am willing to start CNC workshop near Ambarnath. Could you please guide me regarding how to setup a workshop and how to get orders.
  • prabhinkumar.p.v said on November 27, 2014
    Sir I am prabhinkumar diploma tool and die maker i want to start cnc milling machine business at bangalore. please give me idea about the same(how to get load for machining)
  • Zak said on July 2, 2015
    Hi, I would like to start mdf doors, cabinet doors etc. making workshop in kerala, please suggest what kind of machine I have to purchase for this purpose. We are planning to buy one cnc router. Please advice.
  • haris ram said on July 23, 2015
    sir , am new to this field , i just want to know how long i've to gain experience and even after gaining experience how ll i be able to get order if i start on my own. am afraid coz there r ppl with 12 year experience and still cudnt start a business Coz they don't know to get orders.am really afraid in getting contacts.pls help me out
  • haris ram said on July 23, 2015
    how to get contacts in regarding orders. and just want to know whether coimbatore or chennai is a better place to start .
  • sandeep said on October 22, 2015
    I want to contract of making product by cnc machine. mobile nu is 7094767892 please contact me
  • SENTHILKUMARCHIDAMBARAM said on November 27, 2015
    Sir I am cad/cam engg ,I like to online job order how find company,give me for idea Thanks®ards C.senthilkumar
  • PRADEEP P said on January 18, 2016
    I have a burning desire to start a CNC shop in AURANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA. positive 1. have good knowledge in CNC as i'm a trainer 2. have good managing, organizing and communication skills to run an industry Negative 1. Not financially strong need to know how to raise the fund 2. Getting Orders Need to know the ways to get the orders (have the confidence to maintain the customer requirements once i get the orders) Kindly help me to solve my negative factors.
  • Manikandan said on July 13, 2016
    Hi all, I want to start small scale cnc workshop in coimbatore. I don't have any previous experience. But I willing to run cnc workshop. And how to get a job orders from other companies.please guide me. Mani. 9003933277
  • Mayur Thakare said on November 16, 2016
    I THOUGHT THAT I START CNC BUSINESS IN Sakinaka, Mumbai, INDIA. SO PLS.. GIVE ME ANY SUGGESTION. THANK YOU

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